Russia's participation in peace process remains key issue – Swiss Federal Council head
Viola Amherd, Head of the Swiss Federal Council, says that the first Peace Summit has made it possible to achieve a common vision for joint work on nuclear security, food security and humanitarian aid in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Source: Amherd, in her final speech at the Peace Summit in Bürgenstock, writes Interfax-Ukraine news agency, as reported by European Pravda
Details: She emphasised that, for the first time at the highest level, the participants discussed peace in Ukraine rather than weapons and conflict, which, in her opinion, gives a boost to the peace process, despite the existence of opposing views.
Quote: "One fundamental question remains: how and when can Russia be included in this process? We have heard this in many of your statements. A lasting solution must involve both sides", said Amherd.
According to her, the high-level involvement of so many states and organisations facilitated the start of a broad discourse and the creation of shared ideas about Ukraine's path to peace.
"We were able to reach a common vision here in Bürgenstock... We are sending a clear message to the people of Ukraine, and all those directly impacted by the consequences of the war, that a large section of the world community wants to bring about change", she added.
Background:
- Participants in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland issued a joint communiqué on the foundations of peace in Ukraine.
- The final declaration of the Global Peace Summit, held in Switzerland, was signed by 80 countries and four organisations.
- On the eve of the event, Switzerland rejected the final document of the Peace Summit, which could have had undesirable consequences for Ukraine – the decision's text was subsequently changed.
- After this, several states that had planned to attend the Peace Summit decided not to.
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